Blues On The South Side

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Total Tracks: 12   Total Length: 37:59

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Homesick for Elmore

eclecticlad

Homesick James Williamson was the second cousin of Elmore James, and performed with him many times. While never achieving the same fan base as his relative, Homesick continued the tradition of Elmore's Broomdusters for many years. This session dates from 1964, and features pianist Lafayette Leake, bassist Eddie Taylor, and drummer Clifton James. Homesick never had the same power in his voice as Elmore, but sings with emotion, and the slide-playing is top notch.

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Blues on the South Side is probably the best album slide guitarist Homesick James ever laid down (originally for Prestige in 1964). The stylistic similarities to his cousin, the great Elmore James, are obvious, but Homesick deviates repeatedly from the form. Tough as nails with a bottleneck, he goes for the jugular on “Goin’ Down Swingin’,” “Johnny Mae,” and “Gotta Move,” supported by pianist Lafayette Leake, guitarist Eddie Taylor, and drummer Clifton James. – Bill Dahl